Physical Therapy: There Are No “Safe Spaces” on the Savanna | Mark Rippetoe

[stef]

Modern Man is the direct descendant of animals that lived on the African savanna millions of years ago. Yes, animals, since they weren't yet people, with cell phones and imaginations and heroes and appetites for expensive whiskey. Their concerns were much more basic, and almost entirely concerned with survival – waking up the next day, finding something to eat occasionally, and not being eaten yourself. Being hungry and injured was part of this pre-people existence, and you had to deal with it as best you could.

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[heinz83]

This is some good shit. I love the hyena picture too.

[Shiva Kaul]

Yeah, this is a good one. I like how it starts with broad anthropological observations and slowly hones in on the concluding point about modern healthcare. "I'm being convinced of something, but I'm not sure what."

[Chiaki Nitya]

Thanks again for the article, perfect timing as I strained my adductor squatting earlier this week and had to cut the session short. Finished the session today with slight modification and minimal abductor pain.

[MAD9692]

Great article. I have rehabbed a hamstring tear and multiple back tweaks by following this advice and getting back under the bar.
Rest two days, start light, train everyday, add weight daily, and get back to normal within just a few weeks.

[Chilidog]

Guess what guys. If you are still training in your 70’s and are anyway like me….you will be dealing with some form or variation of this….damn near all the time. Best to get used to it. Not so bad once you get your brain right.